RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00086
		INDEX NUMBER:  100.00
	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED: YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive a direct promotion to the grade of major.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Based on a previous application favorably considered by the Board, on 27 July 2000, the applicant’s records were corrected to show that he was not considered for promotion to the grade of major by the Calendar Year 2000A Major Central Selection Board.  This provided him an opportunity to be considered for promotion in-the-promotion-zone (IPZ) by the CY00B major board with an additional active duty Air Force Officer Performance Report (OPR) in his record (00-01230).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO reviewed this application and recommended denial.  A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 22 February 2002 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice to warrant his promotion to the grade of major through the correction of records process.  After careful consideration of the evidence provided, we found no evidence that the applicant’s records were improperly constituted when he was considered for promotion to the grade of major.  Nor has evidence been presented which would lead us to believe that his records were so inaccurate or misleading that the members of the duly constituted selection boards, applying the complete promotion criteria, were precluded from rendering a reasonable decision concerning his promotability in comparison to his peers.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend favorable consideration on the applicant’s request for direct promotion to the grade of major through the correction of records process.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-00086 in Executive Session on 16 April 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Dec 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 13 Feb 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Feb 02.